Etiket: Athletes
Beijing 2022 athletes honored in Montreal
The Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Games ended a few weeks ago, but Canadian athletes continue to be honored. The figure skating team, in particular, is proud to see that…
The CREPS of Nancy, land of welcome for Ukrainian athletes
Disoriented but relieved to be safe. Twenty-one Ukrainian athletes, aged 20 to 25, arrived in Nancy on Tuesday, hosted and cared for by Creps de Nancy. This Paralympic canoeing and…
Chris Pronger warns young athletes
Chris Pronger went there with a surprising outing on Monday afternoon on Twitter. In a long string of tweets, the former NHL defenseman explained how the fortunes of young athletes…
former French biathlete Simon Fourcade sparks controversy by criticizing the exclusion of Russian athletes
Statements that have not gone unnoticed. Simon Fourcade gave an interview to the Russian media Match TV, published on Friday April 1, in which the coach of the French junior…
former French biathlete Simon Fourcade sparks controversy by criticizing the exclusion of Russian athletes
Statements that have not gone unnoticed. Simon Fourcade gave an interview to the Russian media Match TV, published on Friday April 1, in which the coach of the French junior…
Abuse of athletes | Gymnasts angry at not being part of the discussion
Gymnasts have aired their anger at not being heard at an emergency meeting ordered by Canada’s sports minister over the abuse of athletes. Posted yesterday at 7:49 p.m. Lori Ewing…
38 Quebec athletes rewarded by the Foundation for Athlete Excellence
The Quebec Foundation for Athlete Excellence, in partnership with the National Bank, rewarded 38 student-athletes, who shared a total bursary of $126,000. Posted at 5:55 p.m. Nicholas Richard The Press…
Athletes persist and sign off in their reviews of Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton
Canadian bobsleigh and skeleton athletes remain steadfast in their refusal to accept their national association’s “unacceptable” mediation plan. A group that is now made up of 87 athletes (current and…
War in Ukraine | Andrey Rublev calls on athletes to “come together to lead by example”
(Indian Wells) Andrey Rublev, one of the few Russians to have spoken out clearly against the war in Ukraine, assured “feel bad for everyone” and called on athletes to “be…
Russian and unvaccinated athletes welcome to the Roland-Garros tournament, “for now”
Players not vaccinated against COVID-19, including defending champion Novak Djokovic, as well as players of Russian or Belarusian origin, including Daniil Medvedev, are welcome at Roland-Garros… “for now”, said the…
Bobsleigh and Skeleton | Canadian athletes call for resignations
Canadian bobsleigh and skeleton athletes have reiterated their demand for the resignation of the leaders of their national sports association. Posted at 10:47 a.m. Lori Ewing The Canadian Press A…
Ligue 1 – Girondins de Bordeaux: “athletes took up arms, I thought about it” says Danylo Ignatenko
Far from the closed face and the staring into the void of the past weeks, Danylo Ignatenko appeared smiling. The Ukrainian midfielder of the Girondins de Bordeaux spoke for the…
Nikita Mazepin, ousted from the Haas team, creates a foundation to support Russian athletes
He quickly landed on his feet. Russian driver Nikita Mazepin, ousted from the Haas Formula 1 team after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, announced on Wednesday March 9 the creation…
Funding Paralympic Athletes | Minister St-Onge is ready to listen
A few days ago, The Press published a dossier highlighting the injustice suffered by Canadian Paralympic medalists. Posted at 8:00 a.m. Nicholas Richard The Press Indeed, unlike Olympic medalists, Paralympic…
Sports Federation: Athletes demand the resignation of Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton leaders
Citing systemic problems within the national sport organization, some of Canada’s top bobsleigh and skeleton athletes are calling for the resignation of key program staff. The letter signed by more…
foreign athletes begin to flee Russia
The conflict in Ukraine also affects athletes in Russia. Foreign players are beginning to flee the country, a week after the start of the war and the imposition of sporting…
Serena Williams and Neymar: ultra-stylish athletes at Paris Fashion Week
Like top models, singers and actors, athletes also enjoy fashion icon status! Serena Williams is the perfect illustration. The tennis legend actively participates in Paris Fashion Week and stood out…
Russian and Belarusian athletes finally excluded from competition
The International Paralympic Committee has made an unlikely 180 degree turn. He announced Thursday March 3 that Russian and Belarusian athletes would finally not be allowed to take part in…
Russian and Belarusian athletes cleared to compete in Beijing
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) decided not to exclude Belarusian and Russian athletes from the Paralympic Games, Wednesday March 2, two days before the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games…
Paul Pogba, Robert Lewandowski and Marco Verratti with their wives: stylish athletes for the Off-White fashion show
Here we go again for a new Paris Fashion Week which still promises to be full of fashion shows and international stars. Like every year, celebrities meet in Paris after…